De-TECH

De-TECH stands for embracing decentralized technologies. It encourages communities to adopt and develop decentralized tech tools to support autonomy and resilience, enhancing the effectiveness of your existing pillars.

Why It Fits

• Supports the Current Pillars:

  • DePLATFORM: Replace corporate platforms with decentralized alternatives like Mastodon or other peer-to-peer networks.

  • DeFUND: Switch to BitcoinCash. Use decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and BitcoinCash to redirect financial resources away from centralized entities.

  • DeTAX: Stop paying forced taxes; leverage decentralized currencies to reduce dependence on taxable, centralized banking systems.

  • DeRULE: Implement decentralized governance tools, such as blockchain-based voting systems or DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations), to organize communities transparently.

• Practical and Actionable: With electricity and internet still available, communities can start using these technologies now to prepare for potential disruptions.

• Unique Contribution: While your pillars focus on actions and governance, De-TECH provides the technological foundation to make those actions sustainable and scalable.

What It Involves

• Decentralized Communication: Set up mesh networks or encrypted platforms for secure, independent communication.

• Decentralized Finance: Explore blockchain-based systems for community funding or trade.

• Decentralized Infrastructure: Use open-source tools to manage local resources, like energy or water systems.

• Decentralized Identity: Protect privacy with self-sovereign identity systems, free from centralized control.

Benefits

• Increases Autonomy: Communities can operate independently of tech giants, banks, or governments.

• Builds Resilience: Decentralized technologies are harder to shut down or censor, ensuring continuity in crises.

• Connects Communities: Provides the infrastructure to link multiple DCOs or groups, fostering collaboration.